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Barnham Primary School
- Primary
- Barnham and Eastergate PO22 0HW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The topic-based curriculum makes learning 鈥榠nteresting鈥� and 鈥榚xciting鈥�.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are confident to persevere and receive support when needed.
Foundational Skills: Well-considered reading curriculum; effective phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality curriculum provides a deep, rich body of knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching assistants' effectiveness is inconsistent; plans are in place to address this.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects need clearer knowledge sequences.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most-able pupils are making increasingly strong progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: A reward system encourages reading beyond homework times.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic, confident, and show resilience.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop passion for reading; engage well in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for at-risk pupils to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably and are keen to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work closely with families and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff remove learning barriers; tailored SEND provision in 'The Orchard'.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and records are thorough.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents feel children are safe and well looked after at school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Warm, respectful relationships ensure pupils feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with all aspects of the school鈥檚 work and communication links are 鈥榮trong鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the staff鈥檚 commitment to their child鈥檚 development.
Parent Feedback: Parents effusive in praise, describing it as a perfect learning environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive training on safeguarding specific issues.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers effectively deepen pupils' learning through questioning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Classroom visits showed positive impact on the depth of knowledge acquired by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-supported with regular training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver skilful instruction; students achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The inconsistency in the effectiveness of teaching assistants.
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About Us
Barnham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 301 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C
|
B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 20.8 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 105 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% 15 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 7 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 6.51% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnham Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1